Making The Cut with Davina McCall & Michael Douglas

SERIES 18: Episode 6 - Medicine Festival, Kurt Geiger, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Brandon Flowers, Jessie Western 21.08.2026 37мин

In our last edition of this season, we tell you about an alternative festival, tempt you with sparkly and fringed shoes, and suggest a couple of musical recommendations. As always, please send your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.Medicine Festival - https://medicinefestival.com/Man Alive - https://www.drjefffoster.co.uk/podcastKurt Geiger - https://www.kurtgeiger.com/Rafa - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35052852/Hunt for the Wilderpeople - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4698684/Toiletry Express - https://toiletryexpress.co.uk/Alchemy - https://www.youtube.com/@alchemywithanthonymasonBrandon Flowers - https://open.spotify.com/artist/18Zv2g2vUcEGqJf6WnjfXNJessie Western - https://jessiewestern.com/Coldplay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN-xvmAmwGYThe Motel - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Motel-High-Times-90s-Ibiza/dp/180578014X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SERIES 18: Episode 5 - Twinings Tea, Kerminator, Zapp, Martin Audio, Zak's Kombucha 14.08.2026 35мин

There are a couple of beverage recommendations in this episode, but we also pivot to discussing a solution for wasp invasions and immersive sound system. As always, please send your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.Twinings Tea - https://twinings.co.uk/Kerminator - https://kerminator.com/Zapp - https://www.justzapp.com/Martin Audio - https://martin-audio.com/products/loudspeakers/blacklinexp15Zak's Kombucha - https://www.zakskombucha.com/The Fairytale Wardrobe - https://thefairytalewardrobe.co.uk/Nourish to Flourish - https://nourishtoflourishbook.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SERIES 18: Episode 4 - Rafa, London Falling, Glen Hansard, I'm Every Woman 07.08.2026 30мин

This week we delve into a tennis documentary, a viral book and a musical and a brilliant musician. As always, please send your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.Rafa - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35052852/Jon Hopkins with Ram Dass, East Forest - Sit Around The Fire - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G4kCi_ldr8London Falling - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/238226991-london-fallingGlen Hansard - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Caot8EtHX6wLpNF2wRzS0?autoplay=trueI'm Every Woman - https://www.imeverywomanthemusical.com/Yorkshire Heather Honey - https://rosebudpreserves.co.uk/products/yorkshire-heather-honey?variant=47352431051087&country=GB&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23995884709&gbraid=0AAAAACRNDtbS4NrMks_wxI90vsDjxbu9T&gclid=CjwKCAjw4dDTBhAqEiwAkHYmSmJU2vkG6QyDXFSa2TmA_sP9F9UvW_CaI9cVwf5kQG0neK0YSSQtABoCmYAQAvD_BwEOrange & Triple Sec Marmalade - https://nicholspickles.co.uk/product/orange-triple-sec-marmalade/?srsltid=AfmBOoq2GaNeHQz7Sr03oE2Hvq3WXuLm_NCsiam_kmYb3Hl9y2iHogQa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SERIES 18: Episode 3 - The Odyssey, The Economist, salt, Tim Minchin, Acid Banana, Kimmy Beatbox 31.07.2026 40мин

Imagine yourself chomping on a chocolate bar, watching an epic film, while wearing a neon fur jacket. That might be exactly what you’re doing after you hear this week’s episode. As always, please send your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.The Odyssey - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33764258/Salt. - https://www.amazon.co.uk/salt-nayyirah-waheed/dp/1492238287The Economist - https://www.economist.com/Tim Minchin - I’ll Take Lonely Tonight - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVHbqNPQnG4Big Daddy Pistachio - https://www.marksandspencer.com/food/the-big-daddy-pistachio/p/fdp60744612Acid Banana - https://www.acidbanana.co.uk/Kimmy Beatbox - https://www.instagram.com/kimmybeatbox/?hl=enLove Supreme - https://lovesupremefestival.com/Shoop Drop London - https://shoopdooplondon.com/Boys Get Sad Too - https://boysgetsadtoo.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SERIES 18: Episode 2 - Miss Me, Power Ballad, Once, TePe, Gilda, Sandro, Maje, Gel Inserts 24.07.2026 32мин

We begin this episode by discussing the art of the apology and the timing of asking for forgiveness. Plus we’ve got an idea for what to do with your wedding ring post-divorce, a delicious snack recommendation and a way to clean your teeth afterwards. As always, please send your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.Coffee Rave - https://www.instagram.com/p/DbGZinRCKLA/Miss Me - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0hhgmp6Power Ballad - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32267691/Once - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0907657/TePe - https://tepedirect.com/Gilda Pintxo - https://www.bascofinefoods.com/spanish-recipes/gilda-pintxo/?srsltid=AfmBOooBTZ3YD9iCHI41nVmGDz3ln5lJOv8wqkjevOZUtX6KlqeeBTc3Sandro - https://uk.sandro-paris.com/Maje - https://uk.maje.com/Gel Inserts - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Orthotic-Cushions-Fasciitis-Cushioning-Adhesive/dp/B0FF5683GR?th=1Sam Ham - https://www.instagram.com/samhamdesign/?hl=en-gbTalk 90s to Me - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/talk-90s-to-me/id1828415501Vacation - http://imdb.com/title/tt1524930/Vicar of Dibley - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108981/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SERIES 18: Episode 1 - LIVE from the Happy Place Festival 17.07.2026 38мин

This is such an exciting episode because we’re doing it LIVE from The Happy Place Festival! As always, please send your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.GALLiVANTER - https://soundcloud.com/galli_vanterSauna Hats - https://www.amazon.co.uk/sauna-hats/s?k=sauna+hatsDonna Ashworth - https://donnaashworth.com/Thealoz Duo - https://www.superdrug.com/health/eye-care/eye-drops/thealoz-duo-dry-eye-drops-10ml/p/756363Nudi Spray - https://nudispray.com/Ozen Sensitive Toothpaste - https://www.boots.com/ozen-sensitive-formula-toothpaste-cool-mint-75ml-10384993?srsltid=AfmBOoo0vdg8MSGElJKRlwF-6WQqmqUiKWZI8Q33BP8yTAOxn5ASZMSGLoop - https://www.loopearplugs.com/8Hours - https://www.8-hours.com/Russel Kane - https://www.russellkane.co.uk/Optimal by Jeff Foster - https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/optimal-understanding-testosterone-for-strength-health-and-wellness-dr-jeff-foster?variant=55785714090363Zyliss chopper - https://zyliss.co.uk/collections/choppers?srsltid=AfmBOooXkJXGyQyXLCZAEW-SNfSQVXZ2bTTsfwF7M4l0J4cOoyED2bBT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SERIES 17: Episode 8 - Tea & Tonic, Hope 93, Legends, The Glitter Store, Lie Down and Listen 22.05.2026 33мин

In the last edition of this series, we give you plenty of ideas to occupy you over our break. Like an immersive listening experience, a television series and we sprinkle it all with glitter. While we’re gone, please send your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.Richard Bacon - https://www.instagram.com/richardpbacon/?hl=enFrost/Nixon - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0870111/Tea & Tonic - https://www.teaandtonic.co.uk/Hope 93 - https://hope93.com/Legends - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33265765/The Glitter Store - https://theglitterstore.com/Lie Down and Listen - https://www.liedownandlisten.com/GALLiVANTER - https://soundcloud.com/galli_vanterDetail - https://www.detailmaguk.com/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SERIES 17: Episode 7 - The Drama, Michael Jackson, Everup, The Life of Birds, The Lost Bass 15.05.2026 42мин

The BBC iPlayer crops up a fair few times in this episode! Beauty, jewellery and a movie also get a mention. As always, please send your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.The Drama - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33071426/Cloud Atlas - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1371111/Coco Jagger - https://www.instagram.com/coco.jagger/Genevieve Turley - https://www.instagram.com/genevieveturleymua/Michael Jackson: An American Tragedy - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002trr2/michael-jackson-an-american-tragedyPatrick Cox - https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcox/The Life of Birds - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b007qn69/the-life-of-birdsEverup - https://www.everup.uk/The Lost Bass - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002v46mHitster - https://hitster.co.uk/Mr Cutts - https://www.instagram.com/owencutts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SERIES 17: Episode 6 - Lightroom, Tuddenham Mill, Doors of Perception, Air Fryer Girl, Red Hot Chili Peppers 08.05.2026 30мин

Something we want to encourage you to consider is treating yourself to a night away. That’s exactly what we did at the weekend. We talk about that among a panoply of other recommendations. As always, please send your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.Frameless - https://frameless.com/The Lightroom - https://lightroom.uk/Tuddenham Mill - https://www.mrandmrssmith.com/luxury-hotels/tuddenham-mill/Van Morrison - https://open.spotify.com/album/1s9pyp2esxBxLKEjEeSc5NDoors of Perception - https://www.instagram.com/doorsofperception_ibiza/Red Hot Chili Peppers Doc - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/82087556Air Fryer Girl - https://www.instagram.com/airfryergirluk/Michael Jackson: An American Tragedy - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002trr2/michael-jackson-an-american-tragedyLittle Miss Sunshine - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0449059/Johno Verity - https://www.instagram.com/johnoverity/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SERIES 17: Episode 5 - HBOT, Van Morrison, Primavera, Coco Jagger, DJ Skillspinz, Steve Cradock 01.05.2026 48мин

Our first recommendation today is oxygen! You might not be getting enough of it… Then we discuss a spiritual song, a festival, and make a general recommendation to go BONKERS. As always, please send your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.HBOT - https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy/about/pac-20394380Van Morrison - https://open.spotify.com/album/0Cq0JQS4IxseGLOAQryUOw?autoplay=truePrimavera - https://www.primaverasound.com/en/barcelonaI Go - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1gmuWdZzkwCoco Jagger - https://www.instagram.com/coco.jagger/DJ Skillspinz - https://www.instagram.com/djskillspinz/Frank Skinner - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Frank-Skinner-Audiobook/B004EXEGQ8Steve Cradock - https://www.stevecradock.com/Kitbrix - https://kitbrix.com/Genera8ion - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6_mbnsh6VU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SERIES 17: Episode 4 - Poppies, Rachel Jackson, SoulCycle, JBL Speakers, Bandsintown 24.04.2026 36мин

A rave-style spin class, a fish and chip shop, a jewellery brand and a speaker: all this and more recommended in this episode. As always, please send your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.Poppies - https://poppiesfishandchips.co.uk/Rachel Jackson - https://www.instagram.com/racheljacksonjewellery/Ancient and Brave - https://ancientandbrave.earth/Cognitive Decline Expert, Diary of a CEO - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t_DD5568RABlack Rabbit - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23055142/SoulCycle - https://www.soul-cycle.com/studios/uk-london/JBL L82 - https://www.hifichoice.com/content/jbl-l82-classicBandsintown - https://www.bandsintown.com/Paul Scott - http://paulscott.studio/James King - https://jameskingfilmclub.com/Jojo Moyes - https://www.jojomoyes.com/books/the-girl-you-left-behind/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SERIES 17: Episode 3 - Hungry Heart, North and Soul, Project Hail Mary, Jojo Moyes, Harry Baker 17.04.2026 38мин

After listening this week, you’ll want to head to the cinema, read a book, go clubbing or maybe even try your hand at wake surfing. As always, please send your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.Hungry Heart - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boJhWtw-6GgNorth and Soul - https://www.instagram.com/northandsoul/Hungry Heart Club Night - https://www.instagram.com/hungryheartuk/Jojo Moyes - https://www.jojomoyes.com/Kevin Rowland - https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/312658/kevin-rowlandProject Hail Mary - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12042730/Fuze - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31189814/Windermere Wake Surfing - https://windermerewakesurfing.co.uk/Harry Baker - https://www.instagram.com/harrybakerpoet/Butterbird - https://www.butterbird.co.uk/Bisous Bisous - https://www.instagram.com/_bisousbisous/The Life of Chuck - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12908150/Do Health - https://dohealth.co/Knives Out 3 - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14364480/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SERIES 17: Episode 2 - Credit Card Wand, Hotut, Projector, Garnier Tinted Moisturiser 10.04.2026 33мин

Sending a ‘good man/woman’ text is one of our recommendations. What exactly that means, you’ll have to listen to find out. As always, please send your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.Loltoons - https://www.instagram.com/loltoons.animation/Credit Card Wand - https://www.etsy.com/uk/market/credit_card_wandHotut - https://www.amazon.co.uk/HOTUT-Battery-Powered-Indoors-Bathroom/dp/B0D2J3DTLW/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=193184998544&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NZfLvTyNRml71j2ZSPh3DJ3p8gj6Y-G0hc4yye9kJ5j9tZpX0jz5aGp43QQBKzLE0vF0HSuxQ5ZyZJ5ZoUksMfEZD8AMI67rweYHX36S6oTlx_tADUMyy7l0UsWSjmPfyDbB9CN5ct-x9F-OOXdu6efwVpuFT8NMch1ES6L-o-2XV9aJCc-UrsXik1gSD52v_yjS4hyuxtBDoNpmawBEw4rXnxUYc4Rcf2JQc1TTfO0QCQsR-br2yIMQTa3AatwpLuEZf0cLqe96jGlV5FjjkniXtPad7Qa0NFXvYaKAFek.QrMk4IWKZ1Iaz8IkACCowjAAqPRLKB2uYm78oxCMxZ4&dib_tag=se&gad_source=1&hvadid=793624438031&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9044960&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=17576317215216234953--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=17576317215216234953&hvtargid=kwd-2436791658905&hydadcr=26154_2920499_300204&keywords=hotut%2Bmotion%2Bsensor%2Bnight%2Blight&mcid=f9e56df128b131bc8d70b1d91d8be91b&qid=1775722902&sr=8-1&th=1Alice Masters - https://www.instagram.com/alicemastersart/Projector - https://awolvision.com/products/4k-3d-triple-laser-projector-ltv-3000proGarnier Tinted Moisturiser - https://www.garnier.co.uk/our-brands/skin-care/vitamin-c/wondertint-light Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SERIES 17: Episode 1 - Library of Things, Wavelength Luke, Granger and Co, Novo Cabelo, Jules Fielder, Eltham Palace, Louis Theroux 03.04.2026 40мин

Kick back, and take a moment for yourself. That’s our first recommendation of this series. We’re so excited to be back and share with you all the recommendations we’ve accumulated throughout our break. As always, please send your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.Library of Things - https://www.libraryofthings.co.uk/Wavelength Luke - https://www.instagram.com/wavelengthluke/?hl=enGranger and Co - https://www.grangerandco.com/Novo Cabelo - https://novocabelo.co.uk/Boots lung cancer signs - https://www.boots-uk.com/newsroom/news/boots-launches-nationwide-initiative-to-help-customers-recognise-early-signs-of-lung-cancer/Jules Fielder - https://www.instagram.com/just_beingjules/Eltham Palace - https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/eltham-palace-and-gardens/Peter Mikic - https://www.petermikic.com/The Proposal - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1041829/Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39792948/Get Kooky - https://www.instagram.com/get.kooky/Black Rabbit - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23055142/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SERIES 16: Episode 7 - Studio 10, Sammy Burt, 8Hours, Ram Dass, Alice Masters 20.02.2026 46мин

The first quarter of this episode is spent discussing the possible futures of artificial intelligence. Then we pivot to discussing makeup, a book, a sleep supplement, philosophy and art! As always, please send your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.Studio 10 - https://www.studio10beauty.com/What’s a grown up anyway? -https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/242259824-what-s-a-grown-up-anyway8Hours - https://www.8-hours.com/products/8hours-daily-sleep-recovery-supplementRam Dass - https://www.instagram.com/babaramdass/?hl=enAlice Masters - https://www.instagram.com/alicemastersart/?hl=enShrinking - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15677150/Mdlondon - https://mdlondon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SERIES 16: Episode 6 - The Night Manager, Electric Eye Apparel, Otter AI, Bryony Gordon, Sucre, VHS Dates, Georgie Girl Cashmere 13.02.2026 40мин

We may have set a record for the greatest number of recommendations in a single episode - spanning everything from a television programme to an artificial intelligence service to books to clothes to music and even the 1980s equivalent of a dating app. As always, please send your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.Mdlondon - https://mdlondon.com/The Night Manager - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1399664/Electric Eye Apparel - https://electriceyeapparel.com/Music Is Power - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH-zJoj7_YEOtter AI - https://otter.ai/Bryony Gordon - https://www.instagram.com/bryonygordon/?hl=enElizabeth Day - https://www.instagram.com/elizabday/?hl=enSucre - https://sucrerestaurant.com/london-chamber-orchestra-at-sucre/VHS Dates - https://www.vhsdates.com/Georgie Girl Cashmere - https://georgiegirlcashmere.org/Alice Grist - https://www.instagram.com/alicegrist/Brilliant Disguise - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idnJnjV_8rgShrinking - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15677150/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SERIES 16: Episode 5 - The Rip, Hope Gap, Panic the Mother, Sabina Brennan, Sonos, Scamp & Dude 06.02.2026 30мин

We don’t waste any time before launching into two movie recommendations ahead of some fashion tips and a portable speaker suggestion. As always, please send your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.The Rip - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32642706/Hope Gap - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7587876/Panic the Mother - https://panicthemother.com/Letting Go, The Pathway of Surrender by Dr David Hawkins - https://www.waterstones.com/book/letting-go/david-r-hawkins/9781401945015Sabina Brennan - https://www.instagram.com/sabinabrennan/?hl=enSonos Roam - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sonos-ROAM1US1BLK-Roam-Black/dp/B08Z1RP9K8Scamp & Dude - https://scampanddude.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SERIES 16: Episode 4 - People's Postcode Lottery, i360, Harry Baker, Dr David Hawkins, Ateh Jewel Beauty, mdlondon 30.01.2026 29мин

Do you have a trip to Brighton planned? If so, this episode will equip you with a day’s worth of activities. If not, you might want to plan a trip after listening to this podcast! After chatting about the coastal destination, we turn our attention to poetry, self-help books and make-up. As always, please send your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.People's Postcode Lottery - https://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/i360 - https://www.brightoni360.co.uk/HK Noodles - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g186273-d12728407-Reviews-HK_Place-Brighton_East_Sussex_England.htmlTender by Harry Baker - https://www.waterstones.com/book/tender/harry-baker/9781837266470Letting Go, The Pathway of Surrender by Dr David Hawkins - https://www.waterstones.com/book/letting-go/david-r-hawkins/9781401945015Ateh Jewel Beauty - https://atehjewelbeauty.com/Mdlondon - https://mdlondon.com/Reason to Stay - https://www.reasonstostay.co.uk/write-a-letterGreenlights - https://www.waterstones.com/book/greenlights/matthew-mcconaughey/9781472280879What’s a Grown Up Anyway? - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/242259824-what-s-a-grown-up-anyway Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SERIES 16: Episode 3 - Born to Run, Bluebella, Sliced Bread, Not Another Bunch of Flowers, Dr Jeff Foster 23.01.2026 30мин

Davina is in York this week, so we’re connecting remotely. But that doesn’t stop us from going deep on the idea of balancing order and chaos. Then we launch into discussing a transformative autobiography, lingerie, a podcast series and men’s health. As always, please send your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.Born to Run - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29072594-born-to-runBluebella - https://www.bluebella.com/Sliced Bread - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07012sfNot Another Bunch Of Flowers - https://www.notanotherbunchofflowers.com/Dr Jeff Foster - https://www.instagram.com/drjefffoster/?hl=enMan Alive - https://uk.radio.net/podcast/man-alive-with-dr-jeff-fosterLandman - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14186672/Bowie: The Final Act - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38796013/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SERIES 16: Episode 2 - Blackadder, Menopausing, Jo Loves, Can You Keep a Secret, Tuddenham Mill 16.01.2026 32мин

We begin by musing on the concept of ‘nostalgia’ and then continue on to laugh and cry about classic television, perfumes and a new sitcom. As always, please send your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.Blackadder - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084988/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096548/Menopausing and Me - https://www.facebook.com/groups/339468798172619/Ryan Holiday - https://ryanholiday.net/Jo Loves - https://eu.joloves.com/Jo Malone on Begin Again - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j6JX6GkD_8Can You Keep A Secret? - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33702417/Tuddenham Mill - https://www.mrandmrssmith.com/luxury-hotels/tuddenham-mill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.